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    <title>The Space Shot - Episodes Tagged with “Orbit”</title>
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    <description>Subscribe and check out the massive back catalog (Season 1 has 365 episodes) for some excellent bite-sized pieces of space history, pop culture, science, and more.  Whether you're into history, science, pop-culture, or current events, there's something for you here at The Space Shot. 
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    <itunes:subtitle>A concentrated dose of space awesomeness, delivered right to your podcast feed.</itunes:subtitle>
    <itunes:author>John Mulnix</itunes:author>
    <itunes:summary>Subscribe and check out the massive back catalog (Season 1 has 365 episodes) for some excellent bite-sized pieces of space history, pop culture, science, and more.  Whether you're into history, science, pop-culture, or current events, there's something for you here at The Space Shot. 
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  <title>Episode 389: Zero 2 Infinity!</title>
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  <itunes:title>Zero 2 Infinity!</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>I finally had a chance to talk with José Mariano López Urdiales, the Founder and CEO of Zero 2 Infinity, a space startup that's looking to reinvent how "Small companies, schools, universities and lovers of Earth" can reach Earth orbit.

Be sure to check out the show notes below for links to Zero 2 Infinity's website and some really cool videos. I'm looking forward to having José on the podcast again after the first successful launch of Bloostar! </itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>I finally had a chance to talk with José Mariano López Urdiales, the Founder and CEO of Zero 2 Infinity, a space startup that's looking to reinvent how "Small companies, schools, universities and lovers of Earth" can reach Earth orbit.
Be sure to check out the show notes below for links to Zero 2 Infinity's website and some really cool videos. I'm looking forward to having José on the podcast again after the first successful launch of Bloostar!
Let me know if you have any questions, email me at john@thespaceshot.com. You can also call 720-772-7988 if you'd like to ask a question for the show. Send questions, ideas, or comments, and I will be sure to respond to you!  Thanks for reaching out :)
Do me a favor and leave a review for the podcast if you enjoy listening each day.  Screenshot your review and send it to @johnmulnix or john@thespaceshot.com and I will send you a Space Shot sticker and a thank you! 
You can send me questions and connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, by clicking one of the links below. 
Facebook (https://m.facebook.com/thespaceshot/)
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Episode Links: 
Zero2Infinity.space (http://www.zero2infinity.space/)
Here's a video of the first test of a Bloostar prototype. It's going to be great to see more of these launches in the future! Rocket Launch from Near Space - Bloostar by Zero 2 Infinity (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMYR-15EVOI)
Be sure to check out the rest of the videos on their YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrlPBQ0q_mvjndsx5HxhVBA) for more excellent content. 
Check out this SpaceNews.com article about Bloostar's test flight in 2017. (https://spacenews.com/zero-2-infinity-conducts-first-flight-test-of-bloostar-balloon-assisted-launcher/) 
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    <![CDATA[<p>I finally had a chance to talk with José Mariano López Urdiales, the Founder and CEO of Zero 2 Infinity, a space startup that&#39;s looking to reinvent how &quot;Small companies, schools, universities and lovers of Earth&quot; can reach Earth orbit.</p>

<p>Be sure to check out the show notes below for links to Zero 2 Infinity&#39;s website and some really cool videos. I&#39;m looking forward to having José on the podcast again after the first successful launch of Bloostar!</p>

<p>Let me know if you have any questions, email me at <a href="mailto:john@thespaceshot.com" rel="nofollow">john@thespaceshot.com</a>. You can also call 720-772-7988 if you&#39;d like to ask a question for the show. Send questions, ideas, or comments, and I will be sure to respond to you!  Thanks for reaching out :)</p>

<p>Do me a favor and leave a review for the podcast if you enjoy listening each day.  Screenshot your review and send it to @johnmulnix or <a href="mailto:john@thespaceshot.com" rel="nofollow">john@thespaceshot.com</a> and I will send you a Space Shot sticker and a thank you! </p>

<p>You can send me questions and connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, by clicking one of the links below. </p>

<p><a href="https://m.facebook.com/thespaceshot/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Facebook</strong></a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/johnmulnix/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Instagram</strong></a></p>

<p><a href="https://twitter.com/johnmulnix" rel="nofollow"><strong>Twitter</strong></a></p>

<p>Episode Links: </p>

<p><a href="http://www.zero2infinity.space/" rel="nofollow">Zero2Infinity.space</a></p>

<p>Here&#39;s a video of the first test of a Bloostar prototype. It&#39;s going to be great to see more of these launches in the future! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMYR-15EVOI" rel="nofollow">Rocket Launch from Near Space - Bloostar by Zero 2 Infinity</a></p>

<p>Be sure to check out the rest of the videos on their <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrlPBQ0q_mvjndsx5HxhVBA" rel="nofollow">YouTube Channel</a> for more excellent content. </p>

<p><a href="https://spacenews.com/zero-2-infinity-conducts-first-flight-test-of-bloostar-balloon-assisted-launcher/" rel="nofollow">Check out this SpaceNews.com article about Bloostar&#39;s test flight in 2017.</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>I finally had a chance to talk with José Mariano López Urdiales, the Founder and CEO of Zero 2 Infinity, a space startup that&#39;s looking to reinvent how &quot;Small companies, schools, universities and lovers of Earth&quot; can reach Earth orbit.</p>

<p>Be sure to check out the show notes below for links to Zero 2 Infinity&#39;s website and some really cool videos. I&#39;m looking forward to having José on the podcast again after the first successful launch of Bloostar!</p>

<p>Let me know if you have any questions, email me at <a href="mailto:john@thespaceshot.com" rel="nofollow">john@thespaceshot.com</a>. You can also call 720-772-7988 if you&#39;d like to ask a question for the show. Send questions, ideas, or comments, and I will be sure to respond to you!  Thanks for reaching out :)</p>

<p>Do me a favor and leave a review for the podcast if you enjoy listening each day.  Screenshot your review and send it to @johnmulnix or <a href="mailto:john@thespaceshot.com" rel="nofollow">john@thespaceshot.com</a> and I will send you a Space Shot sticker and a thank you! </p>

<p>You can send me questions and connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, by clicking one of the links below. </p>

<p><a href="https://m.facebook.com/thespaceshot/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Facebook</strong></a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/johnmulnix/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Instagram</strong></a></p>

<p><a href="https://twitter.com/johnmulnix" rel="nofollow"><strong>Twitter</strong></a></p>

<p>Episode Links: </p>

<p><a href="http://www.zero2infinity.space/" rel="nofollow">Zero2Infinity.space</a></p>

<p>Here&#39;s a video of the first test of a Bloostar prototype. It&#39;s going to be great to see more of these launches in the future! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMYR-15EVOI" rel="nofollow">Rocket Launch from Near Space - Bloostar by Zero 2 Infinity</a></p>

<p>Be sure to check out the rest of the videos on their <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrlPBQ0q_mvjndsx5HxhVBA" rel="nofollow">YouTube Channel</a> for more excellent content. </p>

<p><a href="https://spacenews.com/zero-2-infinity-conducts-first-flight-test-of-bloostar-balloon-assisted-launcher/" rel="nofollow">Check out this SpaceNews.com article about Bloostar&#39;s test flight in 2017.</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 388: Orbital Debris- Astroscale COO Chris Blackerby &amp; Ensuring Orbital Sustainability</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2019 16:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>John Mulnix</author>
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  <itunes:episode>388</itunes:episode>
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  <itunes:duration>38:43</itunes:duration>
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  <description>I'm at the 35th Annual Space Symposium in Colorado Springs this week. Here's the first of numerous episodes from my time here. 
Chris Blackerby works for Astroscale, a company that's working to "address the growing amount of debris polluting space." 
In this episode, Chris shares a bit about his background, expands on Astroscale's mission, and gives a presentation at one of the tech tracks here at the Symposium. Enjoy! 
Let me know if you have any questions, email me at john@thespaceshot.com. You can also call 720-772-7988 if you'd like to ask a question for the show. Send questions, ideas, or comments, and I will be sure to respond to you!  Thanks for reaching out :)
Do me a favor and leave a review for the podcast if you enjoy listening each day.  Screenshot your review and send it to @johnmulnix or john@thespaceshot.com and I will send you a Space Shot sticker and a thank you! 
You can send me questions and connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, by clicking one of the links below. 
Facebook (https://m.facebook.com/thespaceshot/)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/johnmulnix/)
Twitter (https://twitter.com/johnmulnix)
Episode Links: 
Astroscale- creating a solution for orbital sustainability (https://astroscale.com/).
Astroscale's website has some compelling content that details the problem of orbital debris. Check it out! 
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    <![CDATA[<p>I&#39;m at the 35th Annual Space Symposium in Colorado Springs this week. Here&#39;s the first of numerous episodes from my time here. </p>

<p>Chris Blackerby works for Astroscale, a company that&#39;s working to &quot;address the growing amount of debris polluting space.&quot; </p>

<p>In this episode, Chris shares a bit about his background, expands on Astroscale&#39;s mission, and gives a presentation at one of the tech tracks here at the Symposium. Enjoy! </p>

<p>Let me know if you have any questions, email me at <a href="mailto:john@thespaceshot.com" rel="nofollow">john@thespaceshot.com</a>. You can also call 720-772-7988 if you&#39;d like to ask a question for the show. Send questions, ideas, or comments, and I will be sure to respond to you!  Thanks for reaching out :)</p>

<p>Do me a favor and leave a review for the podcast if you enjoy listening each day.  Screenshot your review and send it to @johnmulnix or <a href="mailto:john@thespaceshot.com" rel="nofollow">john@thespaceshot.com</a> and I will send you a Space Shot sticker and a thank you! </p>

<p>You can send me questions and connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, by clicking one of the links below. </p>

<p><a href="https://m.facebook.com/thespaceshot/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Facebook</strong></a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/johnmulnix/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Instagram</strong></a></p>

<p><a href="https://twitter.com/johnmulnix" rel="nofollow"><strong>Twitter</strong></a></p>

<p>Episode Links: </p>

<p><a href="https://astroscale.com/" rel="nofollow">Astroscale- creating a solution for orbital sustainability</a>.</p>

<p>Astroscale&#39;s website has some compelling content that details the problem of orbital debris. Check it out!</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>I&#39;m at the 35th Annual Space Symposium in Colorado Springs this week. Here&#39;s the first of numerous episodes from my time here. </p>

<p>Chris Blackerby works for Astroscale, a company that&#39;s working to &quot;address the growing amount of debris polluting space.&quot; </p>

<p>In this episode, Chris shares a bit about his background, expands on Astroscale&#39;s mission, and gives a presentation at one of the tech tracks here at the Symposium. Enjoy! </p>

<p>Let me know if you have any questions, email me at <a href="mailto:john@thespaceshot.com" rel="nofollow">john@thespaceshot.com</a>. You can also call 720-772-7988 if you&#39;d like to ask a question for the show. Send questions, ideas, or comments, and I will be sure to respond to you!  Thanks for reaching out :)</p>

<p>Do me a favor and leave a review for the podcast if you enjoy listening each day.  Screenshot your review and send it to @johnmulnix or <a href="mailto:john@thespaceshot.com" rel="nofollow">john@thespaceshot.com</a> and I will send you a Space Shot sticker and a thank you! </p>

<p>You can send me questions and connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, by clicking one of the links below. </p>

<p><a href="https://m.facebook.com/thespaceshot/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Facebook</strong></a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/johnmulnix/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Instagram</strong></a></p>

<p><a href="https://twitter.com/johnmulnix" rel="nofollow"><strong>Twitter</strong></a></p>

<p>Episode Links: </p>

<p><a href="https://astroscale.com/" rel="nofollow">Astroscale- creating a solution for orbital sustainability</a>.</p>

<p>Astroscale&#39;s website has some compelling content that details the problem of orbital debris. Check it out!</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 81: MESSENGER</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2017 23:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>John Mulnix</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ea1f749c-7812-45de-a906-c492077f53c2/254cef0b-ead7-44ce-aaea-69698d537d27.mp3" length="8496723" type="audio/mp3"/>
  <itunes:episode>81</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>MESSENGER</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>John Mulnix</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Remember to mention @johnmulnix in a tweet or tag me on Instagram and I will send you a Space Shot sticker at the end of the month!  Subscribe today and don't miss an episode! </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>5:47</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>Episode Links: 
MESSENGER Spacecraft and Instruments (https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/messenger/spacecraft/index.html)
MESSENGER Overview (https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/messenger/whymessenger/index.html)
PDF- MESSENGER Mission Information (https://www.nasa.gov/pdf/525164main_MercuryMOI_PK.pdf)
MESSENGER: In Depth (https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/missions/messenger/indepth)
NASA Completes MESSENGER Mission with Expected Impact on Mercury's Surface (https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-completes-messenger-mission-with-expected-impact-on-mercurys-surface)
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  <itunes:keywords>apl, applied physics laboratory, geology, mercury, mercury mission, messenger, nasa, nasa rocket, orbit, orbital insertion, orbits, planetary science, planetary science missions, rocket, rocket launch, space, space probes, space shot, spacecraft, sun, sun shade, sunshade, the space shot, nasa history podcast, nasa podcast, space podcast, space history podcast, </itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Episode Links: </p>

<p><a href="https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/messenger/spacecraft/index.html" rel="nofollow">MESSENGER Spacecraft and Instruments</a><br>
<a href="https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/messenger/whymessenger/index.html" rel="nofollow">MESSENGER Overview</a><br>
<a href="https://www.nasa.gov/pdf/525164main_MercuryMOI_PK.pdf" rel="nofollow">PDF- MESSENGER Mission Information</a><br>
<a href="https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/missions/messenger/indepth" rel="nofollow">MESSENGER: In Depth</a><br>
<a href="https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-completes-messenger-mission-with-expected-impact-on-mercurys-surface" rel="nofollow">NASA Completes MESSENGER Mission with Expected Impact on Mercury&#39;s Surface</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Episode Links: </p>

<p><a href="https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/messenger/spacecraft/index.html" rel="nofollow">MESSENGER Spacecraft and Instruments</a><br>
<a href="https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/messenger/whymessenger/index.html" rel="nofollow">MESSENGER Overview</a><br>
<a href="https://www.nasa.gov/pdf/525164main_MercuryMOI_PK.pdf" rel="nofollow">PDF- MESSENGER Mission Information</a><br>
<a href="https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/missions/messenger/indepth" rel="nofollow">MESSENGER: In Depth</a><br>
<a href="https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-completes-messenger-mission-with-expected-impact-on-mercurys-surface" rel="nofollow">NASA Completes MESSENGER Mission with Expected Impact on Mercury&#39;s Surface</a></p>]]>
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